Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), the national association for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Canada, announced that BETA Technologies conducted a demonstration flight of its electric conventional takeoff and landing aircraft (ALIA CTOL CX300) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This also confirms Stolport’s first purchase of a BETA electric charger in Canada.

Located on Toronto Island, minutes from downtown, Billy Bishop Airport is a key hub for regional connectivity. The arrival of the ALIA CX300 positions the airport as a benchmark in the transition to cleaner, quieter, and emission-free aviation.

RJ Steenstra, President and CEO of PortsToronto, commented:

“Electric aviation represents the future of the industry and is aligned with our strategic sustainability goals. Billy Bishop has the opportunity to be an early adopter of this technology and modernize its operations, offering a greener and more innovative service.”

As part of this initiative, Stolport acquired a BETA Mini Cube portable charger, with a 60 kWh capacity, multimodal and interoperable, capable of powering both electric aircraft and ground vehicles. This is the first sale of a BETA charger in Canada.

JR Hammond, Executive Director of CAAM, noted:

“This purchase is not only a first step for Toronto, but a milestone for all of Canada. It marks the transition of advanced air mobility from the concept and demonstration phase to operational reality.”

Today, BETA has installed 52 chargers in the United States at airports, military bases, hospitals, and private operators, creating the initial network that will bring electric aviation to both metropolitan areas and hard-to-reach rural communities.

Nicolás Pappalardo, CEO of Stolport, added:

“Joining BETA’s global cargo network means more than an operational upgrade: it’s a commitment to being at the forefront of sustainable aviation in Canada.”

For BETA Technologies, this milestone reinforces its growing presence in Canada. The company opened its Montreal office in 2023, and that same year, its electric aircraft was the first to land at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. It also closed the first sale of an eVTOL in the country with Helijet International.

Sheradin Fabrizius, Sales Director at BETA Technologies, concluded:

“With our engineering base in Montreal and customers in Vancouver, Canada is a key market for us. Having flown into the heart of Toronto and working alongside Stolport and PortsToronto is a fundamental step in driving the electrification of aviation in the region.”

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